Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

of sadness in her voice. "So, I don't want to

he would have vomited blood. Everyone knew how Patricia blamed her brother for her unsuccessful

would've called your shop for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that I didn't know about

she waved dismissively. "I didn't tell you about it at

"Mhm."

the best time to bring up some-issues. "Actually, Renren... I did mention my brother and

added, sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any other reason, but because I'm a little upset about it. My

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family business day and

paused and snapped her eyes up at him. "That's why I am working hard in my chosen field, because if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a

about that," she laughed awkwardly. "It just makes me sad that such cruel

watching her reach out for a tissue

"Hmm?"

troublemakers," he clarified. "Who are

this fiercely, and thankfully, he has been surviving until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important person in my heart. I'm simply venting." Patricia raised her chin and grinned. "I'm just venting, Renren, she repeated. "You don't have to do anything

alright," he nodded reassuringly. "It's not like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated with the Millers, I think it'll give you and your family

parted slightly in

Would that be enough protection for you and

shimmered with excitement, imagining how all those who mocked the Miller family. would bow down to them again. Just imagining their sorry faces almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire life.

out, her eyes

"Yes."

me, but I didn't want you